Chicago Auto Accident Attorney – Distracted Driving Laws in Chicago

In 2013, distracted driving accidents caused a total of 3,154 deaths.

The number of injuries caused by distracted driving increased to around 424,000 in 2013. Of the drivers ages 20 or younger who were involved in serious road accidents, around 10 percent were distracted at the time of the accident. Approximately 660,000 drivers use some kind of electronic device at any given time while driving. When drivers use a device for activities that require manual and/or visual involvement, they are exposed to three times higher risk of getting involved in a car accident. Texting or sending a message from a mobile phone distracts a driver for around five seconds. This is sufficient time for a vehicle, moving at 55 mph, to cross a football field.

Chicago Auto Accident Attorney

If you suffer an injury from an accident caused by the negligence of a distracted driver, you could be entitled to compensation. Talk to a Chicago car accident lawyer from Willens Law Offices to know your legal rights. Call us today at (312) 957-4166.